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Just In: Museveni Lifts Covid-19 Curfew On Bodabodas
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed that starting tomorrow, curfew restrictions for boda bodas are removed. President Museveni made the announcement during 41st Tarehe Sita celebrations in Mbale, where he said starting tomorrow Monday, at 6pm, boda boda riders are free to work transnight. “I want to announce that starting tomorrow at 6pm, boda boda…
NRM Government Seed Schools To Provide Cheaper,Affordable Education For All
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni commissioned Keihangara Seed Secondary School the first of its kind in the country in Ibanda district under the fund of World Bank and Government of Uganda. ‘I came here to use the opportunity of commissioning the school as a symbol to remind Ugandans government is moving on the front line for…
Victoria University Appoints New Deputy VC
Victoria University have announced Prof. Augustine Osamor IFE as their new Deputy Vice Chancellor. Prof. Augustine joined Victoria University as the new Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs (DVCAA) effective February 1, 2022. Dr. Lawrence Muganga, the Victoria University Vice Chancellor said; “Augustine brings a bold new vision and vigour to Victoria University…
MUSEVENI: When I got a son, I named him ‘Muhoozi’ with a meaning that he will revenge on my behalf incase anything happens to me
President Museveni has once again wondered why murder suspects continue to be granted bail notwithstanding overwhelming evidence against the accused. Speaking during the launch of the new law year 2022 at the High Court in Kampala, Museveni said that granting bail to murder suspects will eventually discourage security agencies from arresting the suspects and resort…
If I Wanted To Defeat The Opposition In An Election This Would Be A Perfect Time — First Son Muhoozi
First Son, Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s recent tweets are setting off a number of reactions with some of his social media endorsing his declarations while others have poured hot water on it. On Wednesday, Muhoozi declared that in his opinion, Democratic Party (DP) Norbert Mao is the most “brilliant opposition politician in Uganda. “My big…
Parliament Recommends Termination Of National Oil Firm Joint Venture Agreement
Parliament has recommended for termination of the joint venture agreement between a consortium of three companies and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC). This follows adoption of the report of the Committee on Trade, Tourism and Industry during plenary of Thursday, 03 February 2022, which recommended the termination of the joint venture agreement since the…
Opposition MPs Walk Out Of Parliament In Protest Of Torture
Members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition faction have walked out of Parliament in protest of the torture of their colleagues. Led by the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, the MPs will not be in Parliament for two weeks. The legislators sat in front of Parliament chanting, “free our people” before they all…
District Land Board Secretary Arrested Smuggling Hundreds Of Land Documents
Police have arrested the acting secretary Lira district land board secretary over allegations of smuggling land related documents and files. Francis Okello Olwa who is also the Community Development Officer, clerk to council, district’s spokesperson and a senior Pastor at Truth Fountain Church Lira was arrested at around 11pm on Thursday night from the district…
Renovation Of Namboole Stadium Underway
Renovation of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole has kicked off with the construction of the perimeter wall. Hamson Obua, State Minister for Sports and Education on Wednesday officially handed over the site to the UPDF Engineering Brigade. The stadium has not hosted any international competition for almost two years since it was banned by the world…
Entebbe Chief Magistrate Stays Pastor Bugingo’s Bail
The Chief Magistrate of Entebbe, Juliet Nakitende, has dismissed lawyer Male Mabirizi’s application for the cancellation of Pastor Aloysius Bugingo’s bail. Bugingo, the lead pastor at House of Prayer Ministries, is accused of committing bigamy and contracting marriage with Suzan Makula Nantaba, breaching sections of the Marriage Act and the Penal Code Act. On January…